K-12 lessons Not password protected, can be accessed at home by students. A must see site with numerous links to graphic organizers, lesson plans, etc. that students and teachers can use.
http://www.idebate.org/index.php
Excellent source for researching opposing viewpoints for persuasive writing.
No need to join, anyone can access and use (STUDENTS CAN USE AT HOME).
TUTPUP
http://tutpup.com/
Students can compete against kids from other countries. Nice warmup activity.
Time: 9:30 - 10:15
Room: Lab B
Contact: mrunkle@ycstech.org
Description of Presentation
Read Write Think
http://www.readwritethink.org/
K-12 lessons Not password protected, can be accessed at home by students. A must see site with numerous links to graphic organizers, lesson plans, etc. that students and teachers can use.Student Materials:
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.aspSession Highlights
PERSUASION MAP http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=34PRINTING PRESS http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=36
BIO CUBE http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=57
CIRCLE PLOT DIAGRAM http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=26
No way to save what is done on this site. Students will need to print when they finish. Lessons can usually be completed in a class period
Debate Database
http://www.idebate.org/index.phpExcellent source for researching opposing viewpoints for persuasive writing.
No need to join, anyone can access and use (STUDENTS CAN USE AT HOME).
TUTPUP
http://tutpup.com/Students can compete against kids from other countries. Nice warmup activity.
Quoteland
http://www.quoteland.com/Choose the topics tab for honing in on a useable quote.
Vocabulary
http://www.vocabulary.com/Need a warmup activity? Try the Daily Root Puzzle.
Quizlet
http://quizlet.com/Need to create a vehicle for remembering terms, definitions, etc. This is the fun place to do that!
Thesis Builder
http://www.tommarch.com/electraguide/A tool to assist students to develop persuasive topics.
Grammar Bytes!
http://chompchomp.com/menu.htmComma Splices and Fused Sentences - Fragments - Irregular Verbs - Commas - Pronoun Agreement • Pronoun Case - Pronoun Reference - Subject-Verb Agreement - Word Choice
Guide to Grammar and Writing - Interactive Quizzes
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htmDon't have a grammar text book. This is an amazing resource for GRAMMAR!
Statistacal Resources on the Web
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/statsnew.htmlStatistics make the persuasive argument!